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1969 Map of Huntington

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Huntington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The agricultural town of Huntington serves as the focal point of this late 1960s landscape, where a grid of streets meets the intricate irrigation network of the Huntington Canal and Cleveland Canal. This survey captures the region's reliance on water management in an arid climate, with numerous features like the North Ditch and Cleveland Center Ditch feeding the surrounding flats. To the north, Huntington Lake (designated as a state beach) provides a significant water body, while the town itself includes local landmarks such as the Jr HS and a Cem.

Tracing the topography southward, the map reveals the small settlement of Lawrence and a series of distinct geographic washes, including McElprang Wash and Guymon Wash. The infrastructure of the era is evident through the presence of the Huntington Airport and a Drive-in Theater south of town. Notable terrain features like Buffalo Bench and Hadden Hills rise to the southeast, illustrating the transition from managed valley floors to the elevated benches of Emery County.